Dry, spicy, and very delicious cuisine based on fish, buffalo meat, pork, poultry, and especially herbs, Lao food is traditionally eaten using the hand, as with sticky rice.  In the countryside, everyone eats family-style, sitting on the floor and sharing a few dishes.  One of the most captivating excursions for a gourmet is to learn the secrets of some of Laos’ most beloved dishes with a home cooking class at a local family’s home in Luang Prabang. A short ride by tuk-tuk will take you to Luang Prabang’s outskirts where you will be warmly welcomed by a local host.

Try your hand in cooking Lao cuisine, and learn about its traditional customs and cooking techniques. Fresh ingredients are at the heart of Lao cuisine, and there can be some intriguing and unfamiliar flavors in the mix, so customizable popular dishes have been selected to cater to all tastes! The host will be happy to share the delicious home cooked recipes with you to take home as well. Last but not least, after the meal is the time to interact with your host family to understand the Lao family relationships.